Burden of Domestic Violence among Infertile Couples in Delhi: A Hospital Based Study

Authors and affiliation (s):

1Department of Community Medicine G.S Medical College and Hospital, Hapur, UP, INDIA.

2Department of Community Medicine, University College of Medical Science and GTB Hospital, Dilshad Garden, Delhi, INDIA.

Abstract:

Objectives: To determine the magnitude of the domestic violence among couples attending infertility clinic of tertiary care hospital. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 80 infertile couples attending infertility clinic of GTB Hospital Delhi. Results: 11.3% of female had experienced domestic violence; among 11.3%, almost all of them experienced physical hurt. Whereas only 2.5% of male had experienced violence. Conclusion: Females attending infertility clinic are more prone to violence than males. Counselling of couples and screening of domestic violence should be integrated with infertility treatment.

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